Resumé

It started with a copywriting class at the Boston Center for Adult Education. Having ditched the idea of law school, what else was I going to do with a BA in Philosophy from Wellesley…

PROFILE

Creative, resourceful writer, writer/producer, promoter and brand builder with expertise in nearly every form of entertainment and news marketing: film, television, music, home entertainment, new media and promotional events. Known for writing with wit, intelligence and elegance. Strong sense of storytelling and an especially keen ear for music and sound design. Skilled and effective director of talent. Versatile. Quickly grasps the essence of a brand and crafts a compelling message.

Crafted taglines for hundreds of films and television series (multiple KeyArt Awards)

Created concepts and scripts for dozens of film and television launch campaigns

Wrote material for the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2012)

Wrote every word of copy on this website for one of the largest real estate developers in New York (2011)

Wrote treatment for Tyrannosaurus Sex!, successfully pitched and aired on Discovery Channel (2010)

Created brand identity, “The Best Bars in the World” for the classical music publisher Boosey & Hawkes; this catchy slogan opened numerous doors for creative services team pitching music to film, television and ad industry clients. Updated web site and wrote monthly e-newsblasts.

Created scripts for corporate video presentations, notably for Wal-Mart and Accenture

Built microsites for nbcnewyork.com using CMS

Wrote sketch comedy, spec script for Sex & the City; collaborated on a musical

Author of daily blog combining passion for news and investigation with joy of keeping people informed and entertained

Producer

Initiated and produced public and private concerts promoting classical and jazz and composers (e.g. Steve Reich, John Adams, Charles Mingus) to film, television and ad industry clients, in partnership with record labels. Venues included SXSW, SummerStage in Central Park and the Sundance Institute/LA.